Babhani Gram Panchayat, Dagraua
Babhani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purnia district of Bihar. It falls under the Dagraua Panchayat Samiti and Purnia Zila Parishad. Babhani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Amna, Babhani, and Banaili. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Babhani Gram Panchayat
Babhani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amna |
| 2 | Babhani |
| 3 | Banaili |
| 4 | Belwari Uchaipur |
| 5 | Gogar Istamrar |
| 6 | Haripur |
| 7 | Japharpur |
| 8 | Jhauwa |
| 9 | Kamalpur |
| 10 | Lauria |
| 11 | Manikpur |
| 12 | Minapur |
| 13 | Pokharia |
| 14 | Rupaili |
| 15 | Sahawa |
| 16 | Shahkol |
| 17 | Teghra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Babhani Gram Panchayat
Babhani Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Babhani Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Dagraua Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babhani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purnia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babhani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Babhani Gram Panchayat
Where is Babhani Gram Panchayat located?
Babhani Gram Panchayat is located in the Purnia district of Bihar. It falls under the Dagraua Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Babhani Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Babhani Gram Panchayat: Amna, Babhani, Banaili, Belwari Uchaipur, and Gogar Istamrar and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Babhani Gram Panchayat come under?
Babhani Gram Panchayat comes under Dagraua Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purnia district.
Which District Panchayat does Babhani Gram Panchayat come under?
Purnia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babhani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Babhani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dagraua Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purnia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Babhani Gram Panchayat?
Babhani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Babhani Gram Panchayat do?
Babhani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.